"A la cart"-series???

[juka]

Just saw that several European PRS dealers (Germany, UK,...) offer a so called PRS A la cart series with Mc Carty, SC245 and Custom 22 models. All seem to have a solid "Mexican Katalox"-neck in common.

Ever heard of this series or of PRS using a solid "Mexican Katalox" neck???

Any info about this special run and neck wood are highly welcome.

 

[Maertl513]

"At the end of June 2015, PRS Guitars offered the chance to spec production run guitars with a few one-off options from programs such as the Artist Package."

Source: http://www.soundaffectspremier.com/...arte-in-black-gold-indian-rosewood-neck-p5203

 

[Whitecat]

Had only seen Katalox on Private Stock previously, but they'd definitely built guitars with it before.

 

[László]

It's becoming a vogue tonewood, and not just for PRS. I think PRS might have previously called it "Mexican ebony" in the past.

 

[Maertl513]

http://www.cookwoods.com/wood-by-species/katalox/katalox-w48090

"Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments (usually fingerboards and bridges)."

 

[Whitecat]

It's becoming a vogue tonewood, and not just for PRS. I think PRS might have previously called it "Mexican ebony" in the past.

Perhaps it's more sustainable than the alternatives?

 

[Maertl513]

Sustain is not only driven by the type of wood. Density/specific weight, the construction of the guitar and so on have impact on sustain.

 

[rugerpc]

In this case, Whitecat is using the word "sustainable" in the sense that the wood species is less endangered.

Sustainable in this context means that the growth and maturity of new trees equals or exceeds the harvest.

He's not talking about note sustain.

 

[veinbuster]

Sustain is not only driven by the type of wood. Density/specific weight, the construction of the guitar and so on have impact on sustain.

Or even just more available.

 

[Maertl513]

Absolutely.
From my small point of view: Regarding electrics my approach on woods is first the optical reason, than, once, a supposed tonal nuance.

 

[tiboy]

My AP P22 has a Mexican Ebony board on an IRW neck.

 

[juka]

Not sure if forum rules allow direct links to dealer websites, but the Katalox necks look like milk chocolate

How do solid Katalox necks sound?
Like ebony?

 

[sergiodeblanc]

T'is nothing compared to the "A la plage" series.